Low noise, microwave signal generation using cryogenic, sapphire dielectric resonators: an update
- 2 January 2003
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- p. 157-162
- https://doi.org/10.1109/freq.1992.270020
Abstract
Results obtained using sapphire dielectric resonators for automatic frequency control (AFC) stabilization of an X-band surface acoustic wave resonator voltage-controlled oscillator (SAWR VCO)-based source are reported. The resonators are operated in a low order mode and employ high temperature superconducting films in the metal enclosure covers in order to obtain unloaded Q-factors of 3*10/sup 5/ to 5*10/sup 5/. Signal source flicker-of-frequency noise and noise floor levels are measured at X-band. The measured values for flicker-of-frequency noise are 10 dB poorer than anticipated, based on the large value of discriminator sensitivity obtained. Possible causes for current limitations in signal near-carrier spectral performance include resonator short-term frequency fluctuations resulting from environmentally induced effects and/or frequency-drive (AM-to-FM) effects. Resonator vibration sensitivities on the order of 1*10/sup -8/ per g are measured.Keywords
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